50th Anniversary of the Arunachal Pradesh
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | February 20, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 404225 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 14 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Yvert et Tellier IN 3444 Stanley Gibbons IN 3807 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Logos | Townscapes/ City Views | |
Arunachal Pradesh enjoyed a special identity as the North East Frontier Tract (NEFT) during the late 19th century British era. In 1954, the region was designated as NEFA through introduction of the North East Frontier (Administration) Regulation 1954. NEFA was first brought under the Ministry of External Affairs, and in August 1965, the administration was transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs, which supervised and controlled the region till 1972 when it gained the status of a Union Territory. Today, it is a fast developing state of 26 districts, each resplendent with its unique culture and tradition.
The Green State of Arunachal Pradesh has multitude of potentials which is being tapped for becoming Atma Nirbhar. In the last five decades, the state has attained a district mark on the map, notably in the realm of tourism. Arunachal is fast developing as a go-to adventure tourism destination with various opportunities in white river rafting, paragliding, trekking, biking destinations and wild life & bird watching activities etc.
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has approved and adopted the first of its kind, ‘Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 Declaration on Climate Change Resilient and Responsive Arunachal Pradesh’ or “Pakke Declaration” in November 2021 in alignment with COP 26 action plan. Its focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to low-emission and climate-resilient development based on five broad themes or Panch Dharas aligning our annual action plan budget with SDGs.
January 20, 2022 marked the 50 years of state’s identity as Arunachal Pradesh. The state is celebrating a month long festival to commemorate it. As a testimony to the historic moment of naming of Arunachal Pradesh in Ziro on 20 January,1972, the celebration commenced with an inaugural ceremony at Ziro on 20 January, 2022. The celebration will culminate at the capital, Itanagar on 20 February, 2022 marking the valedictory celebration of 50 years of Arunachal and the initiation of 36th Statehood Day celebration.
The logo of the celebration has been created after conducting a competition along the theme of ‘Celebrating Past… Nurturing Future’. The logo consists of the state bird, hornbill, the state flower, foxtail orchid and the current political map of Arunachal Pradesh.
Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamps on 50 years of Arunachal Pradesh.